Iwaki Yumoto: Hawaii-themed Resort and Hot Spring Town Stroll

A one-day course through Iwaki Yumoto in Fukushima Prefecture, which has transformed from a coal-mining town into an all-seasons resort. In the morning, explore the skeletal specimens of Futabasaurus—a long-necked dinosaur native to Iwaki—and the simulated mine tunnel at Iwaki City Coal and Fossil Museum Horuru. From midday, enjoy pool play and the glamorous Hula Girls show at Spa Resort Hawaiians. In the evening, return to the hot spring town with its rising vapors, and leisurely stroll through Onsen Shrine (the tutelary shrine of this hot spring town), Crane Foot Spa Plaza, and Kotohira Shrine, affectionately known as "Konpira-sama." Centered around indoor attractions, this wonderfully packed day is safe and enjoyable for families with young children, regardless of the weather.